- To recognise the correct order of words
- To respond to short, simple questions before and after listening
- To use prior knowledge to participate in short, simple guided exchanges
- To recognise written sentences while listening
- To use knowledge of punctuation to identify the meaning of what they read
- To respond to short, simple oral instructions related to work in class
- To respond to simple words in short, simple instructions
- To participate in short, simple guided exchanges
- To use reading strategies to identify meaning in short reading texts
- To use short sentences to participate in simple exchanges
- To recognise familiar short, simple words and phrases
- To demonstrate recognition of short, simple words
- To use picture clues to make predictions about the content of reading material